A man brutally stabs a woman in Near North

A male suspect attacked a 21-year-old woman with a knife in Near North on April 10, according to the Chicago Police Department. The offender allegedly placed the victim in a chokehold and then stabbed her numerous times in the neck and back on the 1200 block of W. Webster Ave. at approximately 10:53 p.m. The offender subsequently fled westbound on foot to Wayne St. The attacker entered a dark-colored Cadillac SRX on Wayne St. and proceeded to drive westbound.

The victim was transported to the Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center where she is listed in serious condition. If you have any information regarding this incident, contact the Bureau of Detectives – Area Central at (312) 747-8380.